Greek Women in STEM

Founded in 2024, Greek Women in STEM is a non-governmental organisation based in Athens, Greece working on gender equality, education, science & research +1 more.

Greek Women in STEM (GWiS) is a voluntary non-profit organisation that supports and highlights Greek and Cypriot women working in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and related fields. It runs a free online mentoring programme connecting women and other STEM learners with volunteer mentors across Europe, the UK, the USA and beyond, organises the annual She STEMS symposium in Athens, presents Early Career Research Awards, and produces a podcast and articles on science and careers. The organisation aims to address stereotypes, underrepresentation of women in STEM, and limited awareness of STEM careers in Greece. It was co-founded in 2024 as a legal entity, having begun in 2019 as a personal initiative.